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Is Moore's Law outdated?

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Is Moore's Law oudated? It would seem that Gordon Moore's famous prediction will one day fizzle out. Found out if Moore's Law is now outdated.

QLED vs. OLED: Weighing Different TV Options

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If you're shopping for a new TV, you may have to weigh the pros and cons of a QLED vs. OLED TV display. These two types of technology are similarly named but fundamentally very different.

How small can CPUs get?

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Small CPU size depends on the number of transistors that can physically be crammed inside. Learn more about how to make a small CPU.

Store Shelves Still Empty? Blame the 'Bullwhip Effect'

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Product shortages on everything from cars to computer chips continue unabated. At the root of most is the "bullwhip effect." But what is it?

How Surge Protectors Work

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One piece of equipment you need at home is a surge protector. They safeguard your high-tech electronic devices from power surges. But how do you know which ones are best?

Gadget Savvy: BIOS Quiz

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On virtually every computer available, the basic input/output system, or BIOS, makes sure all the other components function together smoothly. Without BIOS, you wouldn't be able to load your operating system. How much do you know about BIOS?

CCD vs. CMOS Censor: What's the Difference?

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CCD and CMOS image sensors both convert light to electrons in a digital camera. Learn the differences between CCD and CMOS sensors.

How Fingerprint Scanners Work

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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.

How Quantum Computers Work

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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.

How Photocopiers Work

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Most of us don't think about what's going on inside a copier while we wait for it to shoot out the copies. Find out how, in mere seconds, you can produce an exact replica of what's on a sheet of paper!

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